Specs-2026_Annual_Guardrail.pdf

PL No.

1 SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL

1. The work to be done under the Contract, except as modified or supplemented in these Technical Specifications, shall adhere to the following order of precedence:

2. The project plans (Plans).

3. Special Provisions

4. State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Revised Standard Specifications-2024 Edition

5. State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Standard Specifications-2024 Edition

6. Caltrans Standard Plans-2024 Edition, (Standard Plans), unless otherwise noted in the Technical Specifications.

7. Napa County Public Works Department (County) standards, specifications, and details.

1.02 PURPOSE OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

These Technical Specifications are additions or modifications to the Plans, the Standard Specifications, and the Standard Plans.

1.03 APPLICATION OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

All requirements of the Plans, the Standard Specifications, and the Standard Plans shall apply unless deleted by these Technical Specifications. In case of conflict, the stricter or more conservative specification, as determined by the Engineer, shall apply.

1.04 SUMMARY OF WORK

The proposed project will repair guardrail damage. The proposed repair will replace the wood posts with wood or metal posts to the current Caltrans Standards. If the existing end treatment is not consistent with the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), then the County will replace it with an end treatment on Caltrans list of approved roadside safety devices at the following web page: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/safety-programs/mash. No utility relocation will be required. All construction activities, including staging, shall occur within County right of way.

Traffic control will be conducted per CAMUTCD standards. Vegetation removal is not required for this project.

Work will include:

Mobilization Staging Area Setup Implementation of Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices (BMP) Construction Area Signs and Temporary Traffic Control per CAMUTCD standards and

Special Provisions Auxiliary work shown on the plans and specification, and as directed by engineer.

All construction activities including any temporary staging shall occur within County right of way unless directed otherwise by the engineer.

Final cleanup Project Closeout

1.05 SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. The construction is anticipated to begin in August of 2026 to be completed by the October of 2026 (40 contract working days).

B. Ground-disturbing activities may occur between April 1 and October 30 unless otherwise approved by the engineer.

1.06 DEFINITIONS

A. County: Napa County Public Works Department

B. Engineer: Director of Public Works or his/her designee

C. Scope of Work: the scope of work depicted on the Plans with reference to the Standard Plans, the Standard Specifications, County standards, and these Technical Specifications.

1.07 USE OF PROJECT SITE

A. The Contractor shall limit operations to the grading limits and designated access route(s) shown on the Plans or as approved in writing by the Engineer.

B. Staging Area

1. The contractor shall submit a construction staging plan to be approved by the Engineer.

2. The Contractor shall restore the site at the Contractor’s own cost prior to demobilization.

Failure to restore the site to the property owner’s satisfaction will result in delay in release of final payments until the issue has been resolved.

3. Staging Area will be allowed within the public Right-of-Way at a location approved by the Engineer.

C. See Section 9 Mobilization of these Technical Specifications for further requirements for protection of existing property.

1.08 COORDINATION

A. Coordination of work shall conform to Section 10, “Coordination of Work” of these Technical Specifications.

1.09 PERMITS OBTAINED BY THE COUNTY

A. The County will obtain the following permits for this project:

1. N/A

1.10 PERMITS OBTAINED BY THE CONTRACTOR

A. All other permits as required for Contractor’s Operation

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PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Full compensation for complying with the provisions of this section shall be considered as included in the contract price for the various bid items, and no separate payment will be made.

2 QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. The Contractor is responsible for Quality Control.

B. The Contractor is responsible for the quality of the Work including materials and workmanship performed by the subcontractors.

C. The Contractor will cooperate and coordinate with the County for Quality Assurance testing performed by the County.

D. The County performing Quality Assurance inspections and testing does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of performing all Quality Control testing required to deliver a quality project.

E. Quality Control includes all tasks required to deliver a coordinated and complete project that is in compliance with the intent of the Contract Documents.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions in the field and shall check all field conditions continuously during construction. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any inaccuracies built into the Work. The Contractor shall inspect related and appurtenant work and shall report in writing to the Engineer, any conditions which will prevent proper completion of the Work. Any required removal, repair, or replacement caused by unsuitable conditions shall be done by the Contractor at its sole cost and expense.

3.02 INSPECTION OF WORK

A. The Work shall be conducted under the general observation of the Engineer and shall be subject to inspection by the County and other agencies having jurisdiction over the project to assure strict compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. The authorized representative of the Engineer on the project site shall be acting directly and through various inspectors at the site. The presence of the inspectors, however, shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the proper execution of the Work in accordance with all requirements of the contract documents. Compliance is a duty of the Contractor and shall not be avoided by any act or omission on the part of an inspector.

C. All materials and articles furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection. No material or articles shall be used in the Work until it has been inspected and accepted by the Engineer or by the County.

D. Source Inspection: Some material shall be subject to inspection by the Engineer or his authorized representative at the place of production.

E. The presence of the Engineer at the place of production shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for furnishing products, materials, and equipment that comply with all requirements of the contract documents.

3.03 SAMPLING AND TESTING

A. Unless otherwise specified in these Technical Specifications all sampling and testing shall be in accordance with the methods prescribed in the current standards of the ASTM or other specified published standards, as applicable to the class and nature of the article or materials considered. The County reserves the right to use any generally accepted system of sampling and testing which, in the opinion of the Engineer, will assure the County that the quality of the workmanship is in full accord with the contract documents.

B. Any waiver by the County of any specific testing or other quality assurance measures, whether or not such waiver is accompanied by a guarantee of substantial performance as a relief from the specified testing or other quality assurance requirements as originally specified, and whether or not such guarantee is accompanied by a "performance bond" to assure execution of any necessary corrective or remedial Work, shall not be construed as a waiver of any prescriptive or performance requirements of the contract documents. "Performance bond" as used in this section is a separate bond in addition to the Contract Performance Bond required in the General Conditions.

C. Notwithstanding the existence of waiver, and in addition to any testing and inspection performed by any other inspector on behalf of the County or any other public agency having jurisdictions over the project, the Engineer shall have the right to make independent investigations and tests, and failure of any portion of the Work to meet any of the requirements of the contract documents shall be reasonable cause for the Engineer to require the removal or correction and reconstruction of any such work in accordance with the General Conditions.

3.04 TIME OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

A. Samples and test specimens required under the contract documents shall be furnished by the Contractor and prepared for testing in time for the completion of the necessary tests and analyses before the subject materials or articles are to be used.

B. The County will perform field compaction testing. The Contractor shall furnish all required test specimens at its own expense. Except as otherwise provided in the contract documents performance of the required initial test will be by the County and all costs will be borne by the County except that the cost of any test (retesting) after the initial test shall be borne by the Contractor. The County performing Quality Assurance testing does not relieve the Contractor from his responsibility of performing all required Quality Control testing to deliver a quality project.

C. The Contractor at the Contractor’s own expense shall perform field testing for utilities that may be affected by the Work. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule witnessing of field testing with the County and any other agency having jurisdiction over the project. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer no less than 48 hours in advance of beginning field testing.

D. Whenever the Contractor is ready to backfill, bury, cast in concrete, hide, or otherwise cover or make inaccessible any work under the Contract, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer no less than 48 hours in advance of beginning any work of backfilling, burying, casting in concrete, hiding, covering, or making inaccessible any portion of the Work to be inspected so that required inspections can be performed.

E. Failure by the Contractor to notify the Engineer at least 48 hours in advance of any inspection or field testing shall be reasonable cause for the Engineer to require sufficient delay in the Contractor's schedule to allow time for such inspections and any remedial or corrective work required. All costs of such delays, including its impact or effect upon the Work, shall be borne by the Contractor.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Full compensation for complying with the provisions of this section shall be considered as included in the

3 PROJECT MEETINGS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This section includes:

1. Contractor participation in a preconstruction conference.

2. Administration of progress meetings.

1.02 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCES

A. The Engineer will administer a preconstruction conference for the purpose of executing County-Contractor agreements and will provide clarification of County and Contractor responsibilities in the use of the Work site and for review of administrative procedures, contract documents, standards, correspondence, and submittal requirements.

1. Personnel present at this meeting are the Engineer, inspector, design consultants, environmental consultant, quality assurance team, archeologist, County representatives, and representatives of other agencies, the Contractor, job superintendent, and the major subcontractors and their foremen or superintendents who will be working on the site.

2. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss timing, procedures for smooth job progress, items requiring clarification, distribution of documents, and correspondence with the Engineer and other County representatives.

1.03 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. The Engineer shall schedule and administer project meetings throughout progress of the Work at weekly intervals and other meetings as needed throughout construction.

1. The Engineer shall prepare an agenda with copies for participants and record minutes, and distribute copies within three (3) days to the Contractor, and to the project team. Those affected by decisions made at the meetings may also be notified.

2. Attendance: Contractor's job superintendent, major subcontractors and suppliers, design consultants, environmental consultant, quality assurance team, archeologist, other representatives of the County and other agencies as appropriate to address topics for each meeting.

3. Suggested Agenda: Review of Work progress, status of progress schedule and adjustments, material order and delivery schedules, submittals, maintenance of quality standards, pending changes and substitutions, and other items affecting progress of the Work.

B. The Engineer shall prepare and distribute meeting minutes to the project team and other attendees as requested following each meeting after the minutes have been reviewed and approved by the Engineer. Meeting minutes shall include a running list of action items for the Contractor. The contents of minutes do not constitute a part of the contract documents.

Contract requirements can only be amended by change order.

C. The contractor shall prepare, maintain, and distribute logs for change orders, request for information, submittals, etc. Logs will be submitted at the weekly meetings.

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Full compensation for complying with the provisions of this section shall be considered as included in the

4 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This section includes: Administrative and procedural requirements for submitting shop drawings, product data, samples, and other submittals.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires the Engineer’s responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require the Engineer’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.03 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General:

1. The minimum required submittals are included in Section 101 “List of Submittals”.

2. The Contractor shall submit six (6) sets of each required submittal

3. Electronic copies of CAD Drawings of the contract drawings will be provided by the Engineer for the Contractor's use in preparing submittals upon the Contractor’s written request.

B. Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with the performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

3. The Engineer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for the timely submittal of all project submittals including project submittals for work to be done by subcontractors. The Contractor shall not be entitled to project delays resulting from late, inaccurate, or incomplete submittals.

C. Submittals Schedule: The Contractor shall comply with the construction schedule for time requirements for scheduled performance of related construction activities.

D. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows: Time for review shall commence on the Engineer's receipt of the submittal. No extension of the contract time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow five (5) days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required. The Engineer will advise the Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Intermediate Review: If an intermediate submittal is necessary process it in same manner as an initial submittal.

3. Resubmittal Review: Allow five (5) days for review of each resubmittal.

E. Identification: Affix a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate the name of the firm or the entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 6 inches by 8 inches on the label or adjacent to the title block to record the Contractor's review and approval markings and actions taken by the Engineer.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of the Engineer.

d. Name and address of the Contractor.

e. Name and address of subcontractor.

f. Name and address of supplier.

g. Name of manufacturer.

h. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier. Submittal number shall use Standard Specification section number followed by a decimal point and then a sequential number (e.g., 06100.01). Resubmittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., 06100.01.A).

i. Number and title of appropriate Standard Specification section.

j. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

k. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

l. Other necessary identification.

F. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the contract documents on submittals.

G. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless the Engineer observes noncompliance with provisions in the contract documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

H. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling and submit directly to the Engineer. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form.

1. Transmittal Form: Use standardized form approved by the Engineer.

2. On an attached separate sheet, prepared on the Contractor's letterhead, record relevant information, requests for data, revisions other than those requested by the Engineer on previous submittals, and deviations from requirements in the contract documents, including minor variations and limitations. Include the same label information as is affixed to the related submittal.

I. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same the form and number of copies as the initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked "Approved", or "Approved as Noted".

J. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

K. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating approval by the Engineer.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit action submittals required by individual Standard Specification sections.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Standard color charts.

e. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

f. Mill reports.

g. Standard product operation and maintenance manuals.

h. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

i. Testing by recognized testing agency.

j. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

k. Notation of coordination requirements.

4. Submit product data before or concurrent with samples.

5. Number of Copies: Submit six (6) copies of product data, unless otherwise indicated. The Engineer will return two (2) copies to the Contractor. Mark up and retain one (1) returned copy as a project record document.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the contract documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Schedules.

f. Design calculations.

g. Compliance with specified standards.

h. Notation of coordination requirements.

i. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

j. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit shop drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches but no larger than 30 inches by 40 inches.

3. Number of Copies: Submit six (6) opaque (bond) copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. The Engineer will return two (2) copies to the Contractor. Mark up and retain one (1) returned copy as a project record document.

D. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Standard Specification section(s) covered by subcontract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

4. Number of Copies: Submit three (3) copies of subcontractor list, unless otherwise indicated. The Engineer will return two (2) copies to the Contractor. Mark up and retain one (1) returned copy as a project record document.

2.02 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit informational submittals required by Standard Specification sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three (3) copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated.

The Engineer will not return the copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements specified in Standard Specification Section 6 – Control of Materials.

B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in the General Conditions.

C. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates the capabilities and the experience of firms and persons. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of engineers and owners, and other information specified.

D. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements in the contract documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

E. Product and Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product or material complies with requirements in the contract documents.

F. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in the contract documents.

G. Schedule of values: prepare a schedule of values breakdown for all lump sum items of work and submit it at the preconstruction meeting.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the contract and for compliance with the contract documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to the Engineer.

1. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of the Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the contract documents.

3.02 ENGINEER’S ACTION

A. General: The Engineer will not review submittals that do not bear the Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Action Submittals: The Engineer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. The Engineer will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark the stamp appropriately to indicate action taken.

C. Informational Submittals: The Engineer will review each submittal and will return it if it does not comply with requirements. If the submittal does meet the requirements the submittal will not be returned. The Engineer will forward each submittal to an appropriate party.

D. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned without review.

E. Submittals not required by the contract documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Full compensation for complying with the provisions of this section shall be considered as included in the

5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. This specification section describes contract requirements for the measurement and payment for work performed under this Contract.

B. Payment for each Contract bid item includes full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, supplies and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Lump Sum Bid Items:

1. Payment items for the work of this Contract for which contract lump sum payments will be made are listed in the Bid Schedule and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned in a particular lump sum payment item, shall be included in the listed lump sum item most closely associated with the work involved. The lump sum price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

2. Before the Contractor’s first progress pay request on this project, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a Schedule of Values (Lump Sum Breakdown) for each Lump Sum bid item shown on Bid Schedule. The Schedule of Values shall be a well-balanced detailed breakdown of work items consisting of estimated quantities, unit prices, material, and equipment costs the Contractor allocates for the work covered under each lump sum bid item.

3. Such Schedule of Values shall not be unbalanced and will be subject to approval by the Engineer and will be used to compute progress payments for lump sum bid item work. The Contractor shall provide proof of costs to justify the submitted Schedule of Values if requested by the Engineer.

4. Where Contract change orders are issued increasing or decreasing the scope of the work and cost the Contractor shall prepare revisions to the Schedule of Values, where necessary, for approval by the Engineer. The revised Schedule of Values will be used for subsequent progress payments.

B. Unit Price Bid Items:

1. Items of work listed in the Bid Schedule that are Unit Price bid items shall be measured for payment as set forth under the description of each relative bid item.

3. All measurements for payment purposes shall be made by the Engineer unless noted otherwise by the Engineer.

C. Waiver Certificate

1. CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON PROGRESS PAYMENT

a. The Contractor shall submit a Conditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment form with each progress payment request.

2. CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON FINAL PAYMENT

a. The Contractor shall submit a Conditional Waiver and Release on Final Payment form with final payment request.

1.03 DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEMS

The Bid Schedule bid items are presented to indicate major categories of the work for purposes of comparative bid analysis, payment, breakdown for monthly progress payments, and final payment to the Contractor under the Contract. The Bid Schedule is not intended to be exclusive descriptions of work categories and the Contractor shall determine and include in its pricing all materials, labor, equipment, and operations necessary to complete each bid item of work, as shown and specified, and all costs of compliance with all applicable regulations of public agencies having jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, the health and safety requirements of the California Division of Industrial safety and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of labor (OSHA).

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PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Full compensation for complying with the provisions of this section shall be considered as included in the

CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE ON PROGRESS PAYMENT

NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT WAIVES THE CLAIMANT'S LIEN, STOP PAYMENT

NOTICE, AND PAYMENT BOND RIGHTS EFFECTIVE ON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT.

A PERSON SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS DOCUMENT UNLESS SATISFIED THAT

THE CLAIMANT HAS RECEIVED PAYMENT.

Name of Claimant:

Name of Customer:

Job Location:

Owner:

Through Date:

Identifying Information

Conditional Waiver and Release This document waives and releases lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond rights the claimant has for labor and service provided, and equipment and material delivered, to the customer on this job through the Through Date of this document. Rights based upon labor or service provided, or equipment or material delivered, pursuant to a written change order that has been fully executed by the parties prior to the date that this document is signed by the claimant, are waived and released by this document, unless listed as an Exception below. This document is effective only on the claimant's receipt of payment from the financial institution on which the following check is drawn:

Maker of Check:

Amount of Check: $

Check Payable to:

Exceptions

This document does not affect any of the following:

(1) Retentions.

(2) Extras for which the claimant has not received payment.

(3) The following progress payments for which the claimant has previously given a conditional waiver and release but has not received payment:

Date(s) of waiver and release:

Amount(s) of unpaid progress payment(s): $ _

(4) Contract rights, including (A) a right based on rescission, abandonment, or breach of contract, and (B) the right to recover compensation for work not compensated by the payment.

Claimant's Signature:

Claimant's Title:

Date of Signature:

Signature

7/1/12

CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE ON FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT WAIVES THE CLAIMANT'S LIEN, STOP PAYMENT

NOTICE, AND PAYMENT BOND RIGHTS EFFECTIVE ON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT.

A PERSON SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS DOCUMENT UNLESS SATISFIED THAT

THE CLAIMANT HAS RECEIVED PAYMENT.

Name of Claimant:

Name of Customer:

Job Location:

Owner:

Identifying Information

Conditional Waiver and Release This document waives and releases lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond rights the claimant has for labor and service provided, and equipment and material delivered, to the customer on this job. Rights based upon labor or service provided, or equipment or material delivered, pursuant to a written change order that has been fully executed by the parties prior to the date that this document is signed by the claimant, are waived and released by this document, unless listed as an Exception below. This document is effective only on the claimant's receipt of payment from the financial institution on which the following check is drawn:

Maker of Check:

Amount of Check: $

Check Payable to:

Exceptions

This document does not affect any of the following:

Disputed claims for extras in the amount of: $

Claimant's Signature:

Claimant's Title:

Date of Signature:

Signature

7 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This section includes: Closeout procedures, final submittals, final cleaning and adjusting, project record documents, submittal of operation and maintenance data, and warranties and bonds.

1.02 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Substantial Completion means completion of all work in the contract documents, except maintenance of erosion control best management practices (BMPs) throughout the maintenance period.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise County of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agreements, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting the County unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases.

5. Prepare and submit Project Record Documents, damage or settlement surveys, property surveys, and similar final record information.

7. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Work site, along with mockups, construction tools, and similar elements.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Restore disturbed areas including staging areas and access routes within and to the site.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, the Engineer will either proceed with inspection or notify the Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. The Engineer will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify the Contractor of items, either on the Contractor's list or additional items identified by the Engineer that must be completed or corrected before the certificate will be issued.

1. Re-inspection: Request re-inspection when the work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

1.03 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, the Contractor shall complete the following:

1. Submit a final Application for Payment according to Section 5 – Measurement and Payment Procedures.

2. Submit certified copy of the Engineer’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by the Engineer. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

3. Instruct County personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems. Provide services of skilled and competent supervisory personnel to instruct County personnel in the operation and maintenance of all operating equipment and systems provided as part of the Contract.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, the Engineer will either proceed with inspection or notify the Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. The Engineer will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify the Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before the certificate will be issued.

1. Re-inspection: Request re-inspection when the work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

1.04 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit three copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by the Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

1. Organize items applying to each work area.

2. Include the following information at the top of each page:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name of the Engineer.

d. Name of the Contractor.

e. Page number.

1.05 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Maintain on the site one set of the following Record Documents to record actual revisions to the Work.

1. Plans.

2. Specifications.

3. Addenda.

4. Change Orders and other Modifications to the Contract.

5. Reviewed shop drawings and product data.

B. Store Record Documents separate from documents used for construction. Record information concurrent with construction progress.

C. Record Drawings: Do not permanently conceal any work until required information has been recorded. Legibly mark each item to record actual construction including:

1. Measured elevations of all improvements.

2. Measured horizontal and vertical locations of all improvements including but not necessarily limited to: retaining walls, guard rails, pedestrian railing, ditches, and drains and drainage systems.

4. Field changes of dimension and detail.

5. Details not on original Plans.

6. Deviations from sizes, locations, and other changes to installation as shown on the contract documents.

7. Established locations of underground work, points of connection with existing utilities, changes in direction of underground lines, locations of valves, manholes, etc.

8. Locations of all items not concealed that the Contractor elects to alter or modify from the contract documents contingent upon the approval of the Engineer for the alteration or modification.

D. Specifications: Legibly mark and record at each Product section a description of actual Products installed, including the following:

1. Manufacturer's name and product model and number.

2. Product substitutions or alternates utilized.

3. Changes made by Addenda and Modifications with corresponding Addenda or Modification number.

E. Submit all Record Documents to the Engineer with claim for Substantial Completion inspection. Submit documents with a transmittal letter containing date, Project title, the Contractor's name and address, list of documents, and signature of the Contractor.

F. The Engineer will return Contract Drawings and Record Documents to the Contractor. The Contractor shall transfer all as-built information onto a set of reproducible prints for the County’s use.

G. The County will not make Final Payment to the Contractor until the Record Documents are provided by the Contractor.

1.06 WARRANTIES AND BONDS

A. Provide duplicate notarized copies. Execute and assemble documents from the Contractor's submittals and documents executed by subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers. Provide table of contents and assemble in a D-shaped three-ring binder(s) with durable plastic cover.

Submit three (3) sets.

B. Submit warranties and bonds prior to final Application for Payment.

1. For equipment put into use with the County’s permission during construction, submit within ten (10) days after first operation.

2. On request of the County, for designated portions of the Work, submit within ten (10) days of commencement of warranty.

3. For items of Work delayed beyond date of Substantial Completion, provide updated submittal within ten (10) days after acceptance, listing date of acceptance as start of warranty period.

C. The General Conditions of the Contract Documents cover the Contractor's responsibility to remedy defects due to faulty workmanship and materials which appear within one (1) year from the Date of Acceptance. Warranties for more than one (1) year, where indicated in the various sections of the contract documents, shall be in the form of a warranty written on the letterhead of the Contractor, subcontractor, or supplier doing the work or supplying the item to be warranted, as follows:

2026 ANNUAL GUARDRAIL REPAIR, RDS 26-12

We hereby warrant that the which we have installed in NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA for NAPA COUNTY , has been done in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications, and that the work, as installed, will fulfill the requirements of the warranty included in the Specifications. We agree to repair or replace any or all of our work, together with any other and adjacent work which may be displaced by so doing, that may prove to be defective in its workmanship or material within a period of years from the Date of Acceptance of the above named Project, without any expenses whatsoever to the Owner, ordinary wear and tear and unusual abuse or neglect excepted.

In the event of our failure to comply with the above-mentioned conditions within a reasonable time, but in no event longer than thirty (30) days after being notified in writing by the Owner, we, collectively or separately, do hereby authorize the Owner to proceed to have said defects repaired and made good at our expense, and we will honor and pay the costs and charges therefore upon demand.

Signed

Subcontractor/Supplier Date

Countersigned

Contractor Date

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Cleaning Agents and Equipment: As recommended by the manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned.

1. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for the Work or for a portion of Work:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Sweep paved areas broom clean. Remove petrochemical spills, stains, and other foreign deposits.

3. Pave all access roads to and within the site that are materially damaged from pre-project conditions.

4. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

5. Remove temporary stormwater best management practices.

C. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on the County and private property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Work site and dispose of lawfully.

D. Remove tools, surplus materials, equipment, temporary buildings, sheds, and construction facilities from the site.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Full compensation for complying with the provisions of this section shall be considered as included in the

9 MOBILIZATION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. These Technical Specifications replace Section 9-1.16D, “Mobilization” of the Standard Specifications.

B. Mobilization shall consist of the following work:

1. Bonds and insurance.

2. Schedule of values

3. Mobilization of materials and equipment to the site.

4. Providing construction fencing, office trailers, temporary sheds, temporary utilities, and temporary facilities and all preparatory work prior to the commencement of productive work at the site required under this Contract.

5. Provide construction utilities. The Contractor shall locate utility connection points make necessary arrangement with utility agencies for construction water, power and communication, etc. In the event that such utilities are not easily available then the Contractor shall provide such utilities at no additional cost to the County.

6. Preparation of all necessary permits, submittals, notifications, record drawings and other documentations.

7. Coordination and any other items required to complete the construction not otherwise measured and paid for.

8. Demobilization of all of materials and equipment from the site.

9. On-going and final site clean-up.

C. Ground-disturbing activities may only occur between April 1 to October 30 unless otherwise approved by engineer.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

A. The Contractor shall inspect the site to observe actual field conditions prior to bidding the project.

B. Mobilization shall also include finish work and operations (demobilization) including, but not limited to, removal of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals from the project site and clean-up of the project site. The Contractor shall not demobilize equipment from the site until the project is accepted as complete, unless directed otherwise in writing by the Engineer.

C. Mobilization shall also include preparation of all necessary permits, submittals, notifications and other documentation necessary for the performance of the Work.

D. Contractor shall clean all equipment of dirt, mud, and plant material prior to entering the work areas to prevent the introduction of invasive plants.

3.02 PERMITS OBTAINED BY THE COUNTY

A. The County has obtained CEQA clearance for the project. A copy of the CEQA documents will be available to the Contractor upon request.

B. The Contractor shall obtain all other permits required for the performance of the Work.

3.03 PROTECTION OF EXISTING PROPERTY AND CONDITIONS

A. Protection of Work and Property:

1. Confine the storage of materials and workmen's operations to the limits established on the contract documents and by law, permits, and/or directions of the Engineer. Do not unreasonably encumber the premises with materials.

2. Contractor is responsible for the protection and preservation of all materials and equipment located on the construction site.

3. Provide watchman services as may be deemed necessary to safeguard properly all materials, tools, appliances, and work. The County will not assume any responsibility for the loss of or damage to materials, tools, appliances, or work arising from acts of theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, or other causes which may occur during or after working hours.

4. Contractor shall promptly comply with all reasonable requests of the Engineer to protect the site.

5. Repair or replace all work performed or materials, supplies, or equipment furnished which may be damaged or lost by any cause, to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to all roads, existing vegetation, existing buildings, utilities and other property and improvements resulting from the contractor’s use and shall repair all damage resulting from such use to the satisfaction of the Engineer and at no cost to County.

C. Contractor's Staging Area: Store construction materials and equipment within boundaries of designated staging and storage areas as shown on the Plans and as approved by the Engineer.

D. Tree and Plant Protection:

1. Do not store materials or equipment, or operate or park equipment under the branches of any existing plant to remain except as actually required for construction in those areas.

2. Provide barricades, fences, or other barriers as necessary at the drip line to protect existing plants and trees from damage during construction.

3. Notify Engineer where Contractor feels grading or other construction called for by Contract Documents may damage existing plants/trees to remain.

4. If existing plants to remain are damaged during construction, Contractor shall replace such plants with others of the same species and size as those damaged or as directed by Engineer, at no cost to the County.

3.04 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. The Contractor shall identify, locate, and protect all existing utilities within the limits of work, including onsite and offsite access routes.

B. The location of existing utilities and underground facilities known to the County are shown in their approximate location based on information available at the time of preparing the Contract

Documents. The actual location, size, type and number of utilities and underground facilities may differ from that shown, and utilities or underground facilities present may be present that are not shown.

C. Obtain from the respective agencies the best available current information on location, identification and marking of existing utilities, piping and conduits and other underground facilities before beginning any excavation. Call Underground Service Alert at 800-642-2444 for information at least 48 hours in advance of beginning work.

D. The Contractor will have to coordinate location, connection points for construction power, water, communication etc., with respective utility.

3.05 WORK HOURS

A. Construction activities shall be limited to the hours between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday unless otherwise authorized. Work shall not occur on weekends or holidays, except during emergency conditions, and at the Engineer’s approval.

B. At the discretion of the County, the contractor shall compensate the county for inspection and oversight time outside of the above work window.

3.06 ACCESS TO THE PROJECT SITE

A. Access to the site is over public roads. Exercise care in the use of such roads and repair any damage to the satisfaction of the County or agency having jurisdiction over the road.

B. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor use any other private roads that are not designated for access.

C. Comply with all dust control requirements per Section 14, “Environmental Stewardship” of the standard specification and these technical specifications

D. Do not track mud onto private or public roads.